The Royal Hotel has been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington/Redfern community since 1894. We offer genuine Australian pub fare, a great community atmosphere and a newly refurbished upstairs area. Come and say hi to our friendly staff! See below for our exciting daily offerings The Royal Hotel has been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington/Redfern community since 1894. We offer genuine Australian pub fare, a great community atmosphere and a newly refurbished upstairs area. Come and say hi to our friendly staff! See below for our exciting daily offerings.

Set in the historic Bakehouse Quarter in Sydney's Strathfield area, site of the original Arnott’s Biscuit Factory, Cookie's Lounge Bar offers friendly service in a family friendly atmosphere, great value food, pub priced beers on tap, top local entertainment and a bottle shop.

Latest Reviews

Nice2

26 May 2020

We were there on a footy day, hadn't booked but were found a space on the balcony at the top overlo...oking the bar and chicken cooking area. Atmosphere was buzzing the decor is very cool. It was busy and the service, or rather lack there of certainly reflected this. We got there, ordered a drink and then waited ages to get our food ordered - the person that delivered our drinks was not able to do it and said they'd get someone, that someone took ages. Finally got to place the order, couple of us has a selection of starters to share, and one got a main. We specifically asked for it to all come at once so we could eat together. We waited, and waited, the people next to us that arrived after us got served, then the people to the other side. We kept trying to get the attention of someone but no one was paying any attention to those sitting around the narrow part. When we were able to ask, we were assured it was on its way. Still nothing, asked again - this time it did turn up...just the starters though! By this time, we had been waiting over 1/2 hour, those around us (arrived after us) had been served and finished. Finally the chicken turned up - the 2 of us having starters had now finished our meal. The poor chicken eater had to eat so fast so we could make the start of the footy game. Then, just to top it off, in the salad, metal filings of some description. Highlighted this to staff, but we had to go as we were going to miss the start. On the way out, were approached by the manager offering us a drink after the game. nice gesture, but when we did pass after the game, it was packed and they weren't letting anyone in! Overall very pricey for what it is, and our experience of service was severely lacking.Read More

Nice2

14 Feb 2020

terrible service. Some food was delicious - however the battered fish tasted decidedly odd and was... off. Not good as this was a kids meal. Also when we arrived, nothing given to our child - when others came, they were greeted with colouring in pages and pencils - was very ad hoc. We had to ask if they did the fish and chips in a child's size, when we went and asked for a colouring in page -this had a kids menu on it. We had already ordered….Also had to go up to the bar whenever we wanted another drink to get any service, and waited a long time for meals to come out. The ice-cream for dessert took over 20 minutes - this was after we followed up twice. It also had no topping as per the description. How long really does it take to put 2 scoops of not great vanilla ice-cream in a bowl.Read More

Nice2

25 Sep 2019

Called a week before our regular large girls catch up group. Was told categorically it was not poss...ible to reserve a space for ANY functions on the rooftop. So, we make a concerted effort for 3-4 of us to get there good and early to secure a space as people leave. We arrive, only to find 1/2 the rooftop reserved from 4pm. As we arrived, they were moving everyone out of this space leaving no where to even stand let alone sit in the remaining space. The non-reserved areas was literally shoulder to shoulder ....hardly the service or encouragement to come again. (Later found Squires Landing must have done well out of it - out groups and another 2 ended up there - and with better views.)Read More

Eliza

20 Dec 2018

They Provide Very Good Services. The Staff is very good. This is the smart way to save time and get ...jobs done around the house. Commendable customer service, and highly affordable price. Thank youRead More

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